Music-holder



(No Model.)

H.-GRO DZIK & P. G. LUETHI. MUSIC HOLDER.

tenped Nov. 24, 1896f j emy 6706172811 3 By FOIaeWz/v',

. ATTORNEYS 1 i E Y i NITED STATES PATENT QFFICEQ HENRY GRODZIK AND FREDRICK C. LUETHI, OF FORT IVAYNE, INDIANA.

MUSIC-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part Of Letters Patent NO. 571,920, dated November 24:, 1896.

Application filed March 31, 1896. Serial No. 585,624. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that we, HENRY GRODZIK and FREDRICK O. LUETHI, residing at Fort Wayne, in the county of Allen and State of Indiana, have invented an Improved Music- Holder, of which the following is a specification.

This invention is an improved in usic-holder, and is more especially adapted for holding the folios for a band or orchestra.

The band-scores now in use are usually written in ink by the musician and carried upon the instrument while playing, but in rainy weather there is always danger of the notes becoming obliterated by being washed away or smeared. Furthermore, in carrying the scores in the pocket they become soiled and faded, and the notes are therefore difficult to read.

The object of our invention is to provide a holder for carrying the band folios or scores in a convenient and handy manner.

Another objectis to provide a holder which can be readily carried in the pocket or supported upon the instrument, as desired.

A still further object is to provide a holder which will thoroughly protect the music against moisture and at the same time render the notes perfectly visible.

Another object is to provide a holder in which a quantity of music can be carried, a suitable pocket being provided in the cover for said purpose.

Vith these objects in view our invention consists in the peculiar construction of the various parts, and also in their novel combination or arrangement, all of which will be fully described hereinafter, and pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings forming a part of this specification, Figure 1 shows the invention in use. Fig. 2 is a view showing the cover opened exposing sheets attached to frame. Fig. 3 is a similar view without the sheets. Fig. 4 is a perspective view from the front, and Fig. 5 is a vertical longitudinal section.

In constructing a holder in accordance with our invention we employ an open rectangular frame A, preferably constructed of aluminium to make the same light, and this frame is formed with a suitable seat o upon which rests a transparent face B, of celluloid,

xylonite, or other suitable material, said face being held in position within the frame by means of an inner frame a, secured to the outer frame by means of suitable screws or pins. The music is adapted to rest within the frame with the face against the transparent face-plate, and said music is held in place by means of a cover 0, arranged at the back of the frame, said frame being preferably hinged at one end and provided with a suitable tab 0 near the opposite end for the purpose of opening the cover, said cover being adapted to rest within the main frame portion. This cover or back is normally held in a closed position by means of transverse springs D D, connected with the end of frame adjacent to the hinge of said lid or cover, said springs being bent inward, as most clearly. shown in Fig. 5, and bear upon the outer face of the cover, thereby holding said, cover in a closed posit-ion. These springs D are preferably formed integral with the main frame A, but it is obvious that they could be attached thereto in any suitable manner. It will also be understood that the cover need not be hinged, but can he slipped out from beneath the pressure-springs, if so desired, the force of the springs being suflicient to hold said cover within the frame.

Vhile the portfolios could be simply laid between the face and back, we prefer to connect the sheets to the outer end of the rectan gular frame E, which is pi votally arranged within the case upon a rod 6, passing transversely through the sides of frame. The outer end of the frame E has one or more perforations 6 made therein, through which is passed a cord or cords F, by means of which the sheets G are securely attached to this frame. By this arrangement almost any desired sheet can be turned to expose the face by simply revolving the sheets around the end member of the frame E until the desired sheet is reached. The sheet holder frame is then turned down and the cover closed.

In case it is desired to carry an extra amount of music in addition to that carried upon the frame we provide a pocket I-I upon the inner face of the cover, in which will be carried the desired quantity of extra music.

The back or cover can be made of pasteboard or wood covered with leather, or, if de- ICO sired, it can be made of metal of any desired kind.

The inner edge of the main frame is preferably constructed with around bead a and the corners are preferably round, as shown at a the idea being to provide a holder which can be quickly slipped in and out of the pocket without tearing the same.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it will be seen that we provide a music-holder particularly adapted for carrying ban d-scores, one which can be conveniently carried in the pocket or upon the instrument, one in which the scores are protected from moisture and dirt, and one in which a number of sheets can be carried at a time, any one of which sheets can be quickly and easily exposed before the transverse face of the holder.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a music-holder, the main frame of aluminium, having a seat upon which rests the transparent face of celluloid or other material, t-he back or cover, and means for holding the same in place, and the pivoted frame within the main frame, to which sheets or folios are attached, substantially as shown and described.

2. In a music-holder, the main frame of aluminium, the transparent face of celluloid, the pivotal frame having a perforated member, the cover, and the springs attached to the main frame and bearing upon the exterior of the cover, substantially as shown and described.

3. In a music-holder, the combination with the main frame of aluminium of the transparent face of celluloid, the pivotal frame having a perforated member, to which the sheets or folios are attached, the cover having a pocket upon the interior, and the springs attached to one end of the main frame and bearing upon the exterior of the cover, substantially as shown and described.

HENRY GRODZIK. FREDRIOK O. LUETIII.

Witnesses:

FRANK II. KLEEKAMP, JOHN SCHILLING. 

